: Hardware R&D; Engineer Power Electronics

1. Job Title

Hardware R&D; Engineer Power Electronics

2. Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and innovative Hardware R&D; Engineer specializing in Power Electronics to design, develop, test, and validate power electronic circuits and hardware systems. The candidate will be responsible for developing high-performance, reliable, and cost-effective power conversion solutions, including AC-DC converters, DC-DC converters, inverters, motor drives, and power supply systems.

The role involves circuit design, component selection, prototype development, PCB design, testing, troubleshooting, and product validation.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Hardware Design & Development

- Design and develop power electronic circuits and hardware.
- Design AC-DC converters, DC-DC converters, SMPS, inverters, and power supplies.
- Develop buck, boost, flyback, forward, and other converter topologies.
- Perform schematic design and PCB layout for power electronic applications.
- Select appropriate power components such as MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, GaN devices, diodes, inductors, capacitors, and transformers.
- Design gate driver circuits, sensing circuits, and protection circuits.

B. R&D; and Prototype Development

- Develop new products and improve existing power electronic designs.
- Build hardware prototypes and conduct design experiments.
- Perform circuit simulation using tools such as LTspice, PSIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or PLECS.
- Optimize efficiency, thermal performance, power density, and reliability.
- Work on new technologies and innovative power conversion solutions.

C. Testing & Validation

- Perform hardware testing and debugging.
- Conduct efficiency, load, thermal,



and transient response testing.
- Analyze switching waveforms using oscilloscopes and differential probes.
- Perform EMI/EMC pre-compliance testing.
- Conduct reliability and protection testing, including overvoltage, overcurrent, short circuit, and overtemperature protection.
- Prepare test reports and technical documentation.

D. PCB Design & Documentation

- Develop PCB schematics and layouts using Altium Designer, KiCad, or OrCAD.
- Ensure proper grounding, isolation, creepage, and clearance.
- Prepare BOM, test procedures, design documents, and engineering reports.
- Coordinate with PCB manufacturers and component suppliers.

E. Cross-Functional Coordination

- Work with firmware, embedded software, mechanical, and production teams.
- Support product integration and troubleshooting.
- Provide technical support during pilot production and product qualification.

4. Required Technical Skills

- Solid knowledge of power electronics fundamentals.
- Practical experience in SMPS and DC-DC converter design.
- Knowledge of MOSFET, IGBT, SiC, and GaN technologies.
- Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.
- Understanding of gate drivers and feedback control loops.
- Knowledge of magnetic component design (inductors and transformers).
- PCB schematic and layout design experience.




- Knowledge of thermal management and EMI/EMC.
- Hands-on experience with electronic testing equipment.

5. Software & Tools

- Altium Designer / KiCad / OrCAD
- LTspice / PSIM / PLECS
- MATLAB / Simulink
- Oscilloscope and electronic load
- Power analyzer
- Function generator and digital multimeter

6. Educational Qualification

- B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in:

- Electrical Engineering

- Electronics Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering

- Power Electronics

7. Experience

- Experience: 26 years in hardware design and power electronics R&D.;
- Freshers with strong practical knowledge and relevant academic projects may also be considered.

8. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Successful development of power electronic prototypes.
- Design efficiency and performance targets.
- Reduction in hardware failures and design iterations.
- Successful product validation and testing.
- Timely completion of R&D; projects.
- Product reliability and cost optimization.

9. Preferred Additional Skills

- Experience in EV chargers and battery management systems.
- Knowledge of solar inverters and renewable energy systems.
- Experience with high-frequency switching converters.
- Knowledge of digital power control using DSP, STM32, or microcontrollers.
- Experience with IEC, UL, and relevant electrical safety standards.

10. Key Deliverables

- Power electronics hardware designs.
- Circuit schematics and PCB layouts.
- Working hardware prototypes.
- Testing and validation reports.
- BOM and component selection documents.
- Product design and development documentation.

📌 Hardware R&D Engineer (POWER Electronics) (Delhi)
🏢 Gautam Solar
📍 Delhi